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GaN Applications EngineerNavitas Semiconductor • Pune, India
GaN Applications Engineer

GaN Applications Engineer

Navitas Semiconductor • Pune, India
30+ days ago
Job description
  • Perform direct high-voltage/low voltage GaN device testing and characterization, including double pulse testing (DPT), short-circuit testing, SOA, ruggedness, and device performance evaluation of GaN devices.
  • Define and optimize gate-drive solutions, including gate resistance selection, protection features, and isolation strategies.
  • Design, build, and validate Evaluation (EVAL) boards for customer enablement and internal demonstration.
  • Develop high-quality Application Notes, design guides, and technical documentation for customers and internal teams.
  • Better to have certain understanding of AI data center power architectures, including front-end AC/DC and back-end DC/DC stages and high-voltage DC distribution.
  • Better to have some understanding of advanced power topologies such as totem-pole and interleaved PFC, LLC resonant converters, Dual Active Bridge (DAB), etc.
  • Perform device- and system-level simulations using LTspice/SIMetrix/PLECS.
  • Conduct hands-on lab work using oscilloscopes, high-voltage probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and other high-voltage test equipment.
  • Provide technical enablement to FAEs and sales teams.
  • Collaborate with R&D, product marketing, quality, and operations teams to support customer programs and product development.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAO's)

  • 23 years of hands-on experience in power electronics design and applications.
  • Direct experience in high voltage/low voltage semiconductor testing and characterization is preferred.
  • Experience with power electronics schematic and PCB design.
  • Good knowledge of GaN devices, gate drivers, and isolation technologies.
  • Experience with AI data center power systems is a plus.
  • Proficiency with LTspice, SIMetrix and PLECS, and PCB design tools such as Altium.
  • Hands-on experience in high-voltage lab environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

Basic

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience in high-voltage power electronics and semiconductor applications

Preferred

  • Proven experience in high-voltage semiconductor testing and characterization
  • Good knowledge of power electronics topologies used in server and AI data center power systems.

Skills Required
altium , simetrix , ltspice , Pcb Design, Oscilloscopes
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GaN Applications Engineer • Pune, India